Original guides on dispersed camping access, rules, and seasonal windows across National Forests and BLM land. Written by Inglehoff LLC; authoritative sources cited throughout.
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Boondocking is free, off-grid camping on public land, National Forest and BLM land, without hookups, reservations, or fees. This guide explains what boondocking is, whether it is legal, what vehicle you need, how long you can stay, Leave No Trace rules, and how to find legal dispersed sites on US public land.
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MVUM (Motor Vehicle Use Map) is the authoritative USFS source for forest roads open to motorized vehicles. Learn to read route symbols, surface designations, and seasonal closure windows to find legal dispersed sites.
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Stay limits, campfire rules, setback requirements, and permit zones differ between Colorado's 11 National Forests. This annually updated reference summarizes the rules for each forest in one place.
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The difference between "high clearance recommended" and "4×4 required" matters for trailers, vans, and Jeeps. This guide explains what each means on real forest roads.
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BLM and National Forest dispersed camping follow different rule sets. This comparison table covers stay limits, campfire restrictions, permit requirements, and host-agency contacts.